1 January 2008

With all the heavy foods and over-abundance of sweets this holiday season I sure was craving something fresh tasting and good for you. My daughter the "live-in but temporary chef" suggested a Caprese Salad.

Now this is the simplest recipe known to man (or woman). I don't know if there is even a recipe needed.

What was the new discovery???? Buffalo mozzarella!!!!!! I am sure all you foodies out there have had the privelege of having this delicate cheese. I am quite sure I have also had it before, but in the Caprese salad it was more than exceptional!! It was the texture that had me standing on my head and drooling. Even if this is the simplest recipe out there the cheese as well as the ripeness of the tomatoes can make or break this salad.

What was the second discovery this holiday season ??? Oka cheese!!!!! Very soft and luxurious cheese. Read about that in an earlier post on Cheese Fondue.

Do I have any New Year's resolutions? No...I never make any promises I can't keep. I will just keep striving to do my best and keep my head above water in 2008. If I had any resolutions at all looking at this photo it would be to eat more Caprese Salad and buffalo mozzarella.

Looks good. I tried a Caprese Salad a while ago. It was my first time having the buffalo mozzarella and I was not too impressed with the cheese. I got the buffalo mozzarella from a regular grocery store and I have been meaning to try getting some fresher cheese from a cheese monger.

That looks lovely and brings back happy memories from last year. We honeymooned in Italy and every day for months after we returned home, all I wanted was tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil on a plate :-) Delicious!

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My blog More Than Burnt Toast has been my passion for almost 9 years and has evolved with me over time as I have gained confidence in the kitchen. Follow my travels through Italy and Greece one recipe at a time, upcoming cooking classes at local Okanagan wineries and restaurants, as well as daily experimentation in my own kitchen. Every day we should be excited about what we are eating even if it just means making use of a wonderful find at our local farmers market. I look forward to getting to know you.